Chiang Rai PRIVATE 3 days Package

Day 1

Start of our tour. Drive north of Chiang Mai towards Chiang Dao Caves. After that we drive to Tha Ton where we will go to see a big Buddha statue on top of a mountain. From here we take a longtail boat on the Kok river and travel in 3 hours to Chiang Rai. Overnight in Chiang Rai.

Day 2

We continue to Doi Mae Salong, a Chinese village on top of a mountain. When Chairman Mao founded the Peoples Republic of China in 1949 the Kuomintang led by Chiang Kai Shek had to escape. Most people went to Taiwan but a small group escaped to Thailand. We visit the local market and we taste the famous Oolong tea. After that we go to Doi Tung to visit the Royal Project. The mother of the present king established a project for the hill tribe people who used to grow opium. Now they are stimulated to grow vegetables and flowers and you can see the beautiful Mae Fah Luang flower garden here. Also we visit the famous Doi Tung temple with a splendid view of the surrounding valley. We will spend the night in the most northern province of Thailand

Day 3

We drive to the Burmese border at Mae Sai and spend some time to explore this bustling market town. If you want you can cross to the Burmese town of Tachilek. We drive to the Golden Triangle and Chiang Saen on the banks of the Mekong River. See the point where the three countries of Burma, Laos & Thailand converge. After that we see the ancient temples of Chiang Saen. On the way back we stop at some hot springs

Detailed info & Prices

Duration:

2 nights/ 3 days package.

Highlights:

Chiang Dao caves

Boat trip on Kok River

Golden Triangle

Mae Salo

Operational:

Daily

Price Includes:

All activities and transfers by public bus, as well accommodation and meals.